S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.800.809

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-91.800.809 - Patient Instruction (I)

Written instructions shall be issued to all patients upon discharge and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

A. Signs and symptoms of possible complications;

B. Telephone number of the facility or the attending physician or other knowledgeable professional staff member from the facility should any complication occur or question arise;

C. An emergency telephone number should any complication occur. It shall be the responsibility of the attending physician to arrange for needed care;

D. Limitations regarding activities, foods, etc.;

E. Date for follow-up or return visit, if applicable.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.800.809

Added by State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.